Sunday, October 11, 2009

FALL!

I have always LOVED Fall and Halloween, but this year I am feeling especially festive! Here are just a few reasons why I love fall so much!
Reason #1. Help Grandpa Day! 
Every year the cousins gather at Grandpa Wheatley's for 'Help Grandpa Day'! We pick apples off the trees, trim back dead branches and deep clean the house. I love 'help grandpa day' and unfortunately Taurean and I won't be able to make it this year. We are very sad we have to miss it. 
Look at Josh's face! He's working hard to get that last apple out of the tree
Little Savannah loved picking the apples up from off the ground. The poor thing couldn't get her gloves on the right way. haha. 
Reason #2. I LOVE HALLOWEEN! Who doesn't love a holiday where you get to wear costumes, be afraid of ghosts, carve pumpkins, get free candy, decorate with pumpkins, and  scare your friends? I LOVE Halloween!
Reason #3. The Wheatley Halloween Costume Party! Again, Taurean and I will have to miss the party, but it gets better every year! We can't wait to see the pictures. 


Sunday, October 4, 2009

Bread maker!

Big news! I spent 6 hours on Thursday morning/afternoon attempting to do something I have always longed to be able to do. I tried making bread, and by golly, I sure made bread. The recipe I found made 3 loaves and used 8 cups of flour! Look at all that dough!
The last time I attempted making bread the crust started burning, while the inside remained dough. I was very worried that this would happen again and that all the ingredients would be wasted, but it worked out great. 
I am more proud that I successfully made bread than if I had survived in the wilderness for a week! 
The bread tastes great, and there are absolutely no air bubbles inside! I'm so proud of myself. 

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Reasons Why I love Amy

Today is my dear friend's Amy's Birthday.  Here are the top ten reasons why I love Amy. Believe me, it was difficult to narrow the list down to just ten. 
10. Hilarious stories

9. That she reminds me of Cory Matthews and her love for TGIF
8. Excellent dancer
7. She loves watching the freaky ghost shows on the travel channel
6. Loves throwing parties
5. She is a world travler
4. Her house is haunted
3. She loves costume parties
2. Does great impersonations (Peter Jackson, Jack Sparrow, Hilda Velderschi)
1. She is always willing to support her friends with any crazy ideas that we come up with- Nsync concerts and poster making (so many lost hours), friend trips to Disneyland, irish dancing, movie making, music videos, the list goes on and on
Happy Birthday Amy!!! You're a great friend  and a wonderful person!